Must Be True: The Iron Lady of Ice Cream
20 years ago, Loaded presented the Bumper Book of Conspiracy Theories, presenting our innocent eyes with a feast of fact-defying tales that are frankly, far better bedtime reading than BBC News.
Whilst most of these theories are yet to be proven wrong, (I mean, the Queen was said to be an opium dealer, and who knows how she really died), here’s a fresh new book of bullshit ready for your piss taking pleasure.
Margaret Thatcher Invented Mr. Whippy Ice Cream
Some say Maggie personally invented Mr. Whippy ice cream while working as a chemist before entering politics. The story goes she was part of a team that developed the soft-serve formula, making her the secret "Iron Lady of Ice Cream."
Loaded Odds: 25%
It’s true that Maggie worked as a food chemist before her political career. She contributed to research on emulsifiers, which are used in ice cream production, so there’s a bit of money to be put down here.
The Queen Was a Shape-Shifting Lizard
According to David Icke, the British royal family, including the Queen, are actually shape-shifting reptilian aliens from the Draco constellation. These lizard overlords apparently control the world by taking human form and infiltrating positions of power.
Loaded Odds: 0%
Fuck off. That’s just ridiculous. Let the Lady rest in peace.
Stonehenge Is an Ancient Alien Landing Pad
A group of weirdos believe that Stonehenge wasn’t just a site for ancient rituals but an alien landing pad. According to this theory, the stones were arranged by extraterrestrials to create a beacon for their spacecraft.
Loaded Odds: 1%
Still looks more like a boring place to sit and have a picnic whilst car spotting. Why does anyone visit this place anyway?
Prince Charles Is a Vampire
It has been suggested Prince Charles is a descendant of Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for Dracula. Some believe he has vampire-like qualities, with the proof being his lineage and connections to Romania.
Loaded Odds: 10%
The connection to Vlad the Impaler is distant at best, but check out his grimace when he’s papped next to Camilla. Could be, chaps, could be.
The UK Government Is Controlled by a Secret Society
Some say the UK government is not run by elected officials but by a shadowy group of elites, often linked to the Illuminati or Freemasonry. This theory suggests that major decisions are made behind closed doors by a cabal of powerful individuals.
Loaded Odds: 60%
Needs no explanation. The odds are in favour.
The "Phantom Time Hypothesis"
This theory suggests that 297 years of the early Middle Ages (614 to 911 AD) never happened. According to this hypothesis, concocted by the Holy Roman Emperor Otto III, the UK, like the rest of Europe, lived through fabricated centuries to align with the emperor’s vision of history.
Loaded Odds: 5%
The historical evidence against this is overwhelming. However, the gaps and inconsistencies in early mediaeval records give just enough room for a roll of the dice.
The Beatles Never Existed
Could it be that the Beatles were not a real band but a group of actors? The story goes that the Beatles we saw on TV and in photos were just a rotating cast of lookalikes, managed by the UK government to generate positive cultural propaganda.
Loaded Odds: 0.5%
About as likely as Sir Paul McCartney being killed in a car crash back in 1966.
Big Ben Is a Giant Spaceship
Some theorists suggest that Big Ben is actually a disguised alien spaceship. When the time comes, Big Ben will blast off into space, revealing its true nature as an intergalactic vessel.
Loaded Odds: 4%
Many a politician has been seen lingering near the site. Could they be getting ready for take off?
London Underground Is Run by a Secret Society of Moles
Is the London Underground operated by a secret society of highly intelligent moles? These moles are said by theorists to be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the intricate tunnel system, which they use to run their own subterranean empire.
Loaded Odds: 0%
The moles wouldn’t get their hands that dirty. They jetted off into space centuries ago and live with Trump in the real Trump Tower on Mars.